MANAGEMENT OF THE UPPER LIMB
POR4MUL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for, and the clinical practice of, prosthetic and orthotic management of the upper limb. This subject is designed to develop students' understanding of upper limb including applied anatomy, pathomechanics & an introduction to a range of upper limb specific pathologies. The curriculum focuses on developing clinical skills necessary to provide services to persons with upper limb loss or weakness including: undertaking a detailed assessment of the client, develop a well evidenced prescription that meets the client's needs & undertake accurate measurement, casting, fabrication, fitting & adjustment of common upper limb prostheses and/or orthoses. Students will work closely with a variety of clients with upper limb deficiency to further develop their communication skills & ability to establish good working relationships. Students gain practical experience in the application of prostheses & orthoses for the upper limb.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Claudia Doebrich
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in: HZPOTC AND must have passed POR3SLF; OR Must be admitted in HMCPO and no other rules apply
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claudia Doebrich
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twenty seven 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students in independent lab sessions with OH&S oversight. Sessions noted in timetable.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Twenty 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Thirty one 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2 hour Written Examination (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One Upper Limb Orthotics Project (1000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One Upper Limb Prosthetics Project (1500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |